Envoie-moi un message
The English phrase 'text me' can be translated into French as Envoie-moi un message.
This phrase is a request for someone to send a written message to a mobile phone. In French, you can also use the anglicism texter to mean 'to text'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Envoie-moi un message is a literal translation of 'Send me a message'.
Which one should you use?
You can also use Envoie-moi un SMS to be more specific or technical about the type of message being sent, though un message is more natural in casual conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For more informal situations, you can use Envoie-moi un SMS or the question Tu peux m'envoyer un texto? In formal settings, use the version Pouvez-vous m'envoyer un SMS?
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Envoie-moi un message uses the verb 'envoie' in the imperative form for the second-person singular (tu). If you are addressing a group of people or using a formal tone, you must use the 'vous' form: Envoyez-moi un message.
Did you know?
- French speakers often use the phrase faire un signe (to make a sign) as a figurative way to tell someone to text or call them when they are free.
- The word texto is used more frequently in Spain and Latin America, but it has been adopted into casual French as a synonym for SMS.
- While texter is common in Quebec, it was once strongly discouraged by the Académie Française in France to protect the language from English influence.
Examples in context
- S'il te plaît, envoie-moi un message quand tu arrives.Please text me when you get there.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use Envoie-moi un message when making a request.Tatoeba #11164415 by lbdx, translation #11160852 by ddnktr
- Envoie-moi un SMS plus tard !Text me later!
- Tu peux m'envoyer un texto pour en parler ?Can you text me to discuss it?
- laisse-moi un message si tu as besoin de quelque chose !Text me if you need anything!
- pouvez-vous m'envoyer un SMS pour me le rappeler ?Can you text me to remind me?
- Pourriez-vous me texter pour fixer une heure ?Could you text me to schedule a time?
- Envoie-moi un message dès que possible.Text me as soon as possible.
- Envoie-moi un message pour confirmer l'adresse.Text me to confirm the address.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are finishing a phone call before leaving a cafe.
- ChloéOn se voit demain à quelle heure ?What time are we seeing each other tomorrow?
- NathanJe ne sais pas encore, envoie-moi un message plus tard.I don't know yet, text me later.
- ChloéD'accord, je le ferai ce soir.Okay, I will do that tonight.
- NathanParfait, à demain Chloé !Perfect, see you tomorrow Chloé!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
